Nuchal Translucency Screening

Hi - I just got my test results from Nuchal Translucency Screening and it says "screen positive" increased risk of Down Syndrome. I'm 40 and this is our first baby. We don't meet with our doc until tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone had the same results. Thanks!

Hi - I just got my test results from Nuchal Translucency Screening and it says "screen positive" increased risk of Down Syndrome. I'm 40 and this is our first baby. We don't meet with our doc until tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone had the same results. Thanks!

These test aren't always accurate.. I think they should stop giving them because I know so many people whose had false negatives.. I know of a couple who aborted because the test was said to be positive! I'm 11 weeks pregnant I'm 34 I was offered the test but I opted out why? Because I don't need the stress of the doctors giving me a false negative simply because we will love our baby regardless! I'm hoping the best for you and your husband.. It will work out!

These test aren't always accurate.. I think they should stop giving them because I know so many people whose had false negatives.. I know of a couple who aborted because the test was said to be positive! I'm 11 weeks pregnant I'm 34 I was offered the test but I opted out why? Because I don't need the stress of the doctors giving me a false negative simply because we will love our baby regardless! I'm hoping the best for you and your husband.. It will work out!

The NT is so flawed they should not even offer it in my opinion. Get an amnio and then you know for sure and what you are faced with. Push for an earlier appointment with your doctor. A woman on here ages ago had great results from an NT and then opted for the amnio and was told her baby has Downs. It was her choice then to keep the baby but at least she knew what she was faced with rather than spending the rest of her pregnancy worrying!

The NT is so flawed they should not even offer it in my opinion. Get an amnio and then you know for sure and what you are faced with. Push for an earlier appointment with your doctor. A woman on here ages ago had great results from an NT and then opted for the amnio and was told her baby has Downs. It was her choice then to keep the baby but at least she knew what she was faced with rather than spending the rest of her pregnancy worrying!

I actually had the NT scan and blood work done and had a very high number 1:4200 for downs and 1: 540 for trisomy but that doesnt mean squat. This test is only a marker and I also have heard where some were told they definitely had a downs baby and their baby was born just perfectly fine. Its a starting point and never never should be taken literally. the only 99.9% accurate one is the amnio (and I believe the CVS).I chose not to do either of the invasive since its a personal choice. I only did the NT so we could see the baby (yeah I know thats wrong but did it anyways). I'll take any opportunities to see my little one again. I've never heard of NT results saying yes you definitely have since its a marker/starting point only. so please try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy.

I actually had the NT scan and blood work done and had a very high number 1:4200 for downs and 1: 540 for trisomy but that doesnt mean squat. This test is only a marker and I also have heard where some were told they definitely had a downs baby and their baby was born just perfectly fine. Its a starting point and never never should be taken literally. the only 99.9% accurate one is the amnio (and I believe the CVS).I chose not to do either of the invasive since its a personal choice. I only did the NT so we could see the baby (yeah I know thats wrong but did it anyways). I'll take any opportunities to see my little one again. I've never heard of NT results saying yes you definitely have since its a marker/starting point only. so please try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy.

I just went in for pre-screen counseling on this. She said that it's a "positive/ high risk" for anything 1/300 or greater. That is still a small chance, 1/3%! Maybe I am not remembering this right, but one thing she said was that the blood work tends to be less reliable (can be thrown off) as you get above a certain age, maybe she said 40? So she felt like the ultrasound was the best indicator.

I an going in for my screening tomorrow. I know the procedure isn't perfect, but I am trying to keep in mind that it IS a screening. I feel like we need to do it because the hospital I use doesn't do amnio until 16 weeks. Plus I wouldn't want to jump straight to the invasive test anyway. That is what the screening is there for! Best of luck today & let us know what happens!

I just went in for pre-screen counseling on this. She said that it's a "positive/ high risk" for anything 1/300 or greater. That is still a small chance, 1/3%! Maybe I am not remembering this right, but one thing she said was that the blood work tends to be less reliable (can be thrown off) as you get above a certain age, maybe she said 40? So she felt like the ultrasound was the best indicator.

I an going in for my screening tomorrow. I know the procedure isn't perfect, but I am trying to keep in mind that it IS a screening. I feel like we need to do it because the hospital I use doesn't do amnio until 16 weeks. Plus I wouldn't want to jump straight to the invasive test anyway. That is what the screening is there for! Best of luck today & let us know what happens!

I've been very confused about this subject as well. I was sure I wanted to have the NT scan because last time I got great results and it basically took DS off the table as far as my worries were concerned. This time, though, I got better results than my stats based on age alone (1:104 as opposed to 1:46) but the number is still considered at high risk and now I'm very torn about amnio. I keep thinking I've decided for sure that I don't want to do it. My husband definitely doesn't want to take the risk - as he sees it we have a 103/104 chance of having a healthy baby, and he's fine with that figure. I really want to share his thinking, but I keep coming back and rethinking my decision. A clean amnio would remove all doubt, but a bad result would freak me out for the next six months.

Sorry - this probably isn't helping you, but I do know what you're going through.

I've been very confused about this subject as well. I was sure I wanted to have the NT scan because last time I got great results and it basically took DS off the table as far as my worries were concerned. This time, though, I got better results than my stats based on age alone (1:104 as opposed to 1:46) but the number is still considered at high risk and now I'm very torn about amnio. I keep thinking I've decided for sure that I don't want to do it. My husband definitely doesn't want to take the risk - as he sees it we have a 103/104 chance of having a healthy baby, and he's fine with that figure. I really want to share his thinking, but I keep coming back and rethinking my decision. A clean amnio would remove all doubt, but a bad result would freak me out for the next six months.

Sorry - this probably isn't helping you, but I do know what you're going through.

Anything under 1:300 is considered "increased risk"Check with your doc if you were 1:299 or 1:2...That may give yo some peace of mind.But again, this is just a screening and it can give you a false positive 80% of the time.

Mine was also positive: 1 in 156.I chose not to do the amnio.I would not change a thing with my baby.

Anything under 1:300 is considered "increased risk"Check with your doc if you were 1:299 or 1:2...That may give yo some peace of mind.But again, this is just a screening and it can give you a false positive 80% of the time.

Mine was also positive: 1 in 156.I chose not to do the amnio.I would not change a thing with my baby.

I am 40 which automatically increases risk of DS. My NT scan and blood screening came back with good numbers (low risk) but I decided to have amniocentesis anyway just to put my mind at ease and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I was nervous about the test and it is a little bit uncomfortable but really not a big deal. You can get the results in 24 hours about DS and other chromosomal disorders and find out the gender too if you want to. Whatever the result, you then have a chance to prepare and research your options rather than worrying for the rest of your pregnancy or receiving a shock diagnosis at birth. Amnio gave me great peace of mind and I'm glad I had it. My baby boy is due in 9 weeks and I'm so excited. Good luck!

I am 40 which automatically increases risk of DS. My NT scan and blood screening came back with good numbers (low risk) but I decided to have amniocentesis anyway just to put my mind at ease and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I was nervous about the test and it is a little bit uncomfortable but really not a big deal. You can get the results in 24 hours about DS and other chromosomal disorders and find out the gender too if you want to. Whatever the result, you then have a chance to prepare and research your options rather than worrying for the rest of your pregnancy or receiving a shock diagnosis at birth. Amnio gave me great peace of mind and I'm glad I had it. My baby boy is due in 9 weeks and I'm so excited. Good luck!

Hi! Sorry to hear about your test results. I also had a screen positive and opted to get an amnio. I had a 1 in 75 chance of having a baby with Downs Syndrome. Everything turned out fine. My amnio came back normal and my baby was born healthy and full term. She is now 3 months old. I only tell you this to give you hope. When I first got my results, I started looking all over the internet for someone who had a screen positive, but a healthy baby. Good luck!!

Hi! Sorry to hear about your test results. I also had a screen positive and opted to get an amnio. I had a 1 in 75 chance of having a baby with Downs Syndrome. Everything turned out fine. My amnio came back normal and my baby was born healthy and full term. She is now 3 months old. I only tell you this to give you hope. When I first got my results, I started looking all over the internet for someone who had a screen positive, but a healthy baby. Good luck!!

The only way to get definitive results is with cvs or amnio. I had cvs at center with 1/1000 chance of miscarriage. Still was very nervous, but it was painless, no complications, and after results i could relax and enjoy this pregnancy. Some centers have more experienced dr than others. I personally would get it done at center with very good track record.

The only way to get definitive results is with cvs or amnio. I had cvs at center with 1/1000 chance of miscarriage. Still was very nervous, but it was painless, no complications, and after results i could relax and enjoy this pregnancy. Some centers have more experienced dr than others. I personally would get it done at center with very good track record.

This is my 3rd pregnancy in 4 years & each has resulted in 'high risk' NT results. I have 2 very healthy little boys. Each time the results got worse, presumably as my age went up. This pregnancy was 1:34 risk of Downs etc. I had a CVS & thankfully all is well. (I told my Dr I only wanted the CVS if once he'd scanned he thought it would be low risk procedure). My Dr says he reckons some people are just prone to skewed Nuchal readings during pregnancy & that they shouldn't be completely relied upon as they can cause a lot of distress which can also adversely affect baby. Good luck to all soon to be Mums.

This is my 3rd pregnancy in 4 years & each has resulted in 'high risk' NT results. I have 2 very healthy little boys. Each time the results got worse, presumably as my age went up. This pregnancy was 1:34 risk of Downs etc. I had a CVS & thankfully all is well. (I told my Dr I only wanted the CVS if once he'd scanned he thought it would be low risk procedure). My Dr says he reckons some people are just prone to skewed Nuchal readings during pregnancy & that they shouldn't be completely relied upon as they can cause a lot of distress which can also adversely affect baby. Good luck to all soon to be Mums.

I had amniocentesis with both my pregnancies as was high risk from combined screening even though I won't be 35 until end of this month. Test was ok, just uncomfy and results were clear. It's up to you, but the test isn't too unpleasant. Xx

I had amniocentesis with both my pregnancies as was high risk from combined screening even though I won't be 35 until end of this month. Test was ok, just uncomfy and results were clear. It's up to you, but the test isn't too unpleasant. Xx

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